Step 4: Be & look alert Attackers look for easy victims, so be alert and look alert. Walk briskly without distractions like an iPod or cell phone, and watch who is around you. Don't be afraid to turn around if you feel like someone might be following you.

Step 5: Fight back If attacked, fight back. Studies show that screaming and yelling often scare off an assailant, whereas pleading and crying do not elicit sympathy.